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Tonight on 'Closer Look': A wanted photo has gone viral after the suspect apparently started trolling the North Bay police on social media — saying 'Let me know if you see this guy, he is a menace'.

On tonight’s episode of 'Closer Look': Trolling the cops.

There is nothing unusual about police alerting the public to a wanted suspect. But this case is definitely unique.

In North Bay, a wanted man is apparently trolling the police on Facebook — going so far as to share his mug shot, along with a sarcastic comment.

"Let me know if you see this guy, he is a menace," the man wrote.

SEE: Wanted man trolls North Bay Police on social media

BayToday reporter Chris Dawson joins us with all the details. You can read the full story HERE.

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In this new feature, Village Media journalists dig into an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: The police investigation into a massive fire in downtown Orillia.

Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.

On tonight’s episode: A suspicious fire rips through a landmark Ontario building.

The first 911 call came in Tuesday at 7:23 a.m., dispatching firefighters to the corner of Peter and Mississaga streets in downtown Orillia. Before long, the entire building was engulfed in flames — a "total loss."

SEE: Landmark blaze was a battle against fire and ice

The charred structure is now a crime scene, according to the OPP. On Thursday afternoon, shortly after this interview was recorded, police announced the arrest of a 35-year-old Brampton man in connection with the blaze.

BREAKING: Brampton man charged with arson after fire destroyed downtown building

Joining us for today's episode is Greg McGrath-Goudie, part of the OrilliaMatters team of local journalists who have been covering every angle of this breaking story. You can read some of their latest coverage HERE, HERE and HERE.

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Tonight on 'Closer Look': As first reported by The Trillium at Queen's Park, the province's response to a lawsuit over supervised consumption sites has included hiring private investigators to snoop around.

Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.

On tonight’s episode of Closer Look: A "dirty move" by the Ford government.

As first reported by our Queen's Park team at The Trillium, the province has hired private investigators to probe two supervised consumption sites in Toronto — part of the government's response to a Charter challenge of its decision to close 10 sites and ban new ones.

Health Minister Sylvia Jones' office said the private eyes were hired "to gather additional evidence about the impact of these sites" in light of the lawsuit, but harm reduction workers and opposition politicians are criticizing the move as a "shocking" waste of taxpayer money.

SEE: Ontario hires PI firm to survey supervised consumption site neighbours

Joining us tonight is reporter Jack Hauen of The Trillium, who broke the story. You can read his coverage HERE.

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Tonight on 'Closer Look': Ontario school boards have fallen victim to a huge data breach targeting software used to store student information — exposing private details that date back decades.

Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.

On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: Learning a hard lesson on cybersecurity.

School boards across the U.S. and Canada — including at least 20 in Ontario — have been impacted by a massive cyber breach targeting PowerSchool, a cloud-based software used to store student information.

Millions of pieces of personal information were compromised in the attack, some dating back decades.

SEE: TDSB data breach could include 40 years of student records

Joining us tonight is TorontoToday editor Allison Smith, who has been reporting on the latest details disclosed by the Toronto District School Board. You can read her coverage HERE.

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Tonight on 'Closer Look': An Ontario woman bought a used copy of a children's classic — only to discover a handwritten note from father to son. She's now on a mission to return the book.

Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore a compelling story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.

On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: Searching for Brian.

Last week, Tawnya Jasutis of Burlington purchased a used copy of the Dr. Seuss classic Oh, The Places You’ll Go from a local thrift store. When she got home, she discovered the book contained a beautiful handwritten letter from a father to his son, Brian — penned 25 years ago, on June 23, 2000.

Jasutis is now on a mission to find Brian and return the book, which she is convinced was donated by "mistake."

SEE: Brian where are you? Your Dr. Seuss book, letter from Dad has been found

"I want to tell you that my being part of your life as you have grown has been a Heaven for me, both in the good times and the bad times," the father wrote. "Looking at every experience from the point of view of, what is God trying to teach me, and striving to become a better Dad has been my Heaven. Thanks for letting me be part of your life. Love always, Dad."

Joining us tonight is BurlingtonToday editor Julie Slack. You can read her story HERE.

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Tonight on 'Closer Look': The latest chapter in the saga of a prolific Ontario fraudster who tricked hundreds of victims into investing in his elaborate Ponzi scheme.

Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.

On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: On the hook for $26.91 million.

For a while, Charles DeBono lived the good life — funded by millions of dollars he bilked from hundreds of victims in an elaborate Ponzi scheme. Finally arrested in 2020 after hiding out in the Dominican Republic, the prolific fraudster was convicted and sentenced in a Barrie courtroom.

SEE: The fraudster, the ruse, the probe, the victims, and the payback

In a ruling released this month by the Parole Board of Canada, the 66-year-old has been ordered to "secure and maintain gainful employment" so he can start paying back his victims. If he doesn't, he could face a seven-year sentence.

Joining us tonight is BarrieToday reporter Kevin Lamb, who has been covering the latest developments.

SEE: Barrie fraudster must find employment, pay back millions: parole board

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In this nightly feature, Village Media journalists dig deeper into an important story making headlines around the province. On tonight's episode: A new angle on the auto theft epidemic.

Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.

On tonight’s episode: Test drive it like you stole it.

SEE: Test drive leads to truck theft

Auto thefts in Ontario have soared in recent years, generating plenty of headlines (and promises from politicians).

But while many cases involve violence or hi-tech trickery, a car dealership in North Bay was targeted this week in a very different way.

SEE: Clearer images shared in dealership test drive truck theft

BayToday reporter Chris Dawson joins us tonight with the full story.

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Tonight on 'Closer Look': Duelling lawsuits have been launched after Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley accused Treble Charger's Greig Nori of historic sexual abuse and grooming.

Every weeknight, Village Media’s Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our journalists to explore an important story they are covering. These in-depth conversations go beyond the headlines, helping viewers better understand how we gather the details that land in your local news feed.

On tonight’s episode of ‘Closer Look’: Two prominent Canadian musicians launch duelling lawsuits.

Last year, Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley made international headlines when he released an explosive memoir that alleged he was sexually abused and groomed by Treble Charger's Greig Nori.

Nori denied the explosive accusations, calling Whibley a liar. Whibley responded by daring his former manager to meet him in court — "under oath, in front of a judge, in front of a jury."

As SooToday reported on Tuesday, Nori appears ready to do just that, filing a notice of action in Ontario Superior Court demanding $6 million in damages. Whibley promptly filed his own claim, seeking $3 million.

SEE: Sault’s Greig Nori, Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley sue each other over sex abuse claims

SooToday reporter James Hopkin has been covering the story since it broke, and joins us tonight with all the exclusive details.

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